Scottish Parliament election manifesto

As we head towards the Scottish Parliament elections in May, we are calling on politicians to make full use of the powers, resources and levers we have at Holyrood to deliver a better, brighter future for people in Scotland facing hunger and hardship.  

With the political will, we can end the need for food banks in Scotland.

We know what needs to change and we believe the appalling levels of hunger and hardship in our communities should be a wake-up call for all political parties in Scotland. We are calling on all political parties and election candidates in Scotland to commit to building a Scotland where everyone can afford the essentials, where every child has a decent start in life, and where charitable food aid is consigned to history, forever.

Our manifesto sets out our building blocks to end the need for food banks in Scotland.

Our five key asks of the next Scottish Government

1. A supportive social security system that ensures everyone in Scotland can afford the essentials, including by delivering the first steps towards a minimum income guarantee.
2. Invest in holistic, tailored advice, accessible for people experiencing hunger and hardship to ensure everyone can get the support they need in the right place and at the right time.
3. Ensure everyone in Scotland has a safe, secure and affordable home.
4. Deliver more dignified support for people with disabilities and health conditions, including better and more timely access to mental health services.
5. An updated action plan to end to the need for food banks in Scotland, fully funded and aligned to Scotland’s child poverty targets.

Read more about our work in Scotland.